Couple bow-tie pasta with veggies for a dish kids will love.
Yield
6 servings
Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
20 minutes
Total time
40 minutes
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups pasta (farfalle/bow-tie, whole-wheat, uncooked)
3 cups water
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic (clove, minced)
3 1/2 cups zucchini (fresh, unpeeled, shredded; gently wash zucchini under running water before shredding)
1/4 teaspoon salt (table)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese (grated)
Steps
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- In a medium pot, bring water to a boil on medium-high heat. Add pasta. Cook for 8 minutes or until al dente (soft to the touch and firm to the bite). Drain water from pasta. Rinse well with cold water.
- Heat oil in a medium nonstick sauté pan on medium heat. Add garlic. Cook for 15–20 seconds. Stir constantly.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add zucchini, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 more minutes. Stir frequently. Cook until temperature reaches 140°F.
- Add cooked pasta to pan. Cook for about 2 minutes. Heat to 140°F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Remove from heat.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Serve ⅔ cup.
Notes
- Contains milk (parmesan cheese) and wheat (pasta).
- Sesame can appear as an ingredient in food where it might not be expected (pasta) and may be included in the ingredient statements as “spice” or “flavoring.”
Meal Type
Lunch, Dinner
Category
Kid-Friendly
Food group
Vegetables, Dairy, Grains
Season
Spring, Summer
